Front desk manager was very friendly and so helpful. We are vegetarians and it's not easy to get a meal without animal products in Switzerland. The manager made a reservation for us at a Thai restaurant which is right across the street from the hotel, and we had a really delicious dinner.

John,
United States of America

Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was a nice addition to this economic hotel. Lugano was a live and active city.

John,
United States of America

We booked this hotel because it was advertised Free parking. We didn't read the small print. Should be honest with the Adv.
There are only 7 slots for entire hotel. If we ever gotten cheated again. We will not do business with Booking.con again

Kim,
United States of America

The location of this hotel is excellent, and within easy walking distance to downtown, shops, restaurants and the beautiful waterfront. The hotel, while strikingly unadorned, was clean and comfortable. The desk staff was also friendly and helpful.

Patricia,
United States of America

Conveniently located in the center of town. Easy access to all market, shops, lake tours, transportation, and train station. Excellent service and knowledgeable information provided by hotel staff.

A_L,
United States of America

Nice staff, great location, clean, good wi-fi

Stephanie,
United States of America

Rooms were very clean and organized. They provided a crib upon request. Breakfast was in the restaurant and was excellent.

Central hotel with gardens between us and lake Lugano. Though it is on the main road surrounding the lake we did not find it noisy (we were on the 4th floor). Good value for money.
Bien situé. Près du Lac. Malgré la route du Lac qui passe à coté, pas trop bruyant. (Nous étions au 4é étage)

Geraldine,
France

In the center of Lugano, Hotel Pestalozzi is only 500 ft from the shores of Lake Lugano. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The restaurant at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano serves traditional Swiss and Ticino cuisine, as well as Italian specialties. Vegetarian dishes are also served in the uniquely decorated dining room. Packed lunches are prepared upon request.

A 24-hour front desk and a laundry service are available on site.

The large city park with its Natural Museum and conference center is only a few steps away. Boat trips to the surrounding sites like Malcantone or Monte San Giorgio can be taken from Lugano.

Hotel Rooms: 55
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Newest Reviews for Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Anonymous

Leland

United States of America

10

Exceptional

February 6, 2015

The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was great. The shower tube was a little tight but overall great. Hot Water...quickly. The Breakfast room was a little sterile but the food was very good and buffet style. Location was great. Close to the metro stop Barberini and Via Venato. Easy walking to Trevi Fountain, 15 min.

Geraldine

France

9.2

Wonderful

October 28, 2014

Central hotel with gardens between us and lake Lugano. Though it is on the main road surrounding the lake we did not find it noisy (we were on the 4th floor). Good value for money.
Bien situé. Près du Lac. Malgré la route du Lac qui passe à coté, pas trop bruyant. (Nous étions au 4é étage)

We didn't discover that the restaurant is teetotal until trying to order wine ! Our fault, as it is marked in the lift... I found this disconcerting as I haven't come across many such restaurants except in Norway !

malecce

Chris

John

United States of America

10

Exceptional

September 24, 2014

Front desk manager was very friendly and so helpful. We are vegetarians and it's not easy to get a meal without animal products in Switzerland. The manager made a reservation for us at a Thai restaurant which is right across the street from the hotel, and we had a really delicious dinner.

Adam

Albert

Kim

United States of America

3.8

Poor

July 14, 2014

We booked this hotel because it was advertised Free parking. We didn't read the small print. Should be honest with the Adv.
There are only 7 slots for entire hotel. If we ever gotten cheated again. We will not do business with Booking.con again

Poor customer service.
Lousy room, uncomfortable bed, cheap old sheets.
Dirty blanket.
This is ripped off-big time
I would not pay $100 for it.
I have traveled all over the world and this is the worst hotel ever.

Patricia

United States of America

8.3

Very good

July 12, 2014

The location of this hotel is excellent, and within easy walking distance to downtown, shops, restaurants and the beautiful waterfront. The hotel, while strikingly unadorned, was clean and comfortable. The desk staff was also friendly and helpful.

The breakfast was very simple, with minimal choices, as compared the the many other hotels we stayed in during our 3-1/2 week trip to Italy and Switzerland.

A_L

Conveniently located in the center of town. Easy access to all market, shops, lake tours, transportation, and train station. Excellent service and knowledgeable information provided by hotel staff.

The town center location can prove to bit a bit noisy at night. It was not hotel's fault but during our stay Swiss team won a match at FIFA and the Lugano teens celebrated all night by driving and honking horns with Swiss regalia all night. Good to see Swiss having fun, bad if you have to get some sleep for an early morning meeting.

Defne

Helmut

Switzerland

8.8

Excellent

April 11, 2014

we had a lovely room on the top floor facing the lake, with a little balcony.
It was just the right size, not a ballroom, but certainly more than big enough. All to a good standard. the people at the reception were very helpful. We could get a parkin g ticket for the exhibition center opposite, so that we pekrd overnight , roughly 30 h in total for 25 chf. A very good deal. Location perfect for the lake and for exploring the city center by foot. We would stay again here when returning to Lugano and can certainly recommend it.

the breakfast was good, but nothing sprecial. But for the price it was certainly good value.